the 16th Mississippi Infantry regiments in Trimble's Brigade of Ewell's Division, part of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. After that force moved over toward Yorktown, the 15th was transferred to Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson's division, where it participated in his Valley Campaign. During this time, the 15th participated in the following engagements: Battle of Front Royal on May 23, 1862; negligible losses. First Battle of Winchester on May 25, 1862; negligible losses. Battle of Cross Keys on June 8, 1862; 9 killed and 33 wounded, out of 426 engaged. Following the Battle of Cross Keys, the 15th was mentioned in dispatches by its division commander, Maj. Gen. Ewell, who stated that "the regiment made a gallant resistance, enabling me to take position at leisure". Its brigade commander, Brig. Gen. Trimble, also singled out the regiment for honors during this engagement: "to Colonel Cantey for his skillful retreat from picket, and prompt flank maneuver, I think special praise is due". During this particular engagement, soldiers of the 15th Alabama had the unusual opportunity of participating in every major phase of a single battle, starting with the opening skirmish at Union Church on the forward left flank, followed by withdrawing beneath the artillery duel in the center, and then finally participating in Trimble's ambush of the 8th New York and subsequent counterattack on the Confederate right flank, which brought the battle to its conclusion. Seven Days Battles Following the victorious conclusion of Jackson's Valley Campaign, the 15th participated in Jackson's attack on Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's flank during the Seven Days Battles. During this time, the 15th fought in the following sorties: Battle of Gaines' Mill on June 27–28, 1862; 34 killed and 110 wounded, out of 412 engaged. Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862; negligible losses. Northern Virginia Campaign Following McClellan's retreat from Richmond, the 15th was engaged in the Northern Virginia Campaign, where it participated in the following battles: Battle of Warrenton Springs Ford on August 12, 1862; losses not given. Battle of Hazel River, Virginia, on August 22, 1862; losses not given. Battle of Kettle Run (called "Manassas Junction" in regimental records) on August 30, 1862; 6 killed and 22 wounded. Second Battle of Manassas, on August 30, 1862; 21 killed and 91 wounded, out of 440 engaged. Battle of Chantilly, on September 1, 1862; 4 killed and 14 wounded. Maryland Campaign Next up was